Microwave Radiations from Wireless Devices Harm Children’s Brain: Study
Wireless devices can cause serious brain damage in children and fetuses, according to a study.
Wireless and digital devices emit powerful microwave radiations that harm the myelin sheath protecting brain neurons. Experts at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine found that young children and fetuses are more likely to absorb harmful microwave radiations than adults and are at risk of suffering severe neurobiological disorder.
Their research published in the Journal of Microscopy and Ultrastructure reviewed past studies to record prevalence of brain cancer related to usage of wireless devices. The authors also noted average time gap between first time exposure to these devices and diagnosis of brain tumor in subjects when they reached adulthood. Their analysis revealed tumor growths were detected only during later years and majority of these conditions were attributed to frequent use of battery operated toys and digital wireless devices.
The current cautionary messages warn against tissue damages due to overheating of devices as the only potential health hazard. The researchers, therefore, recommend people to keep laptops and notepads at least 20 centimeters away while working to minimize health risks. In addition, they advise pregnant women to limit daily exposure to wireless gadgets and protect fetus's developing brain from microwave radiation that gives rise to learning and behavioral disabilities.
"Pregnant women deserve to know that wireless radiation can have an impact on the developing brain. We're seeing alarming increases in the number of children diagnosed with neurological disorders over the past decade, and anything we can do that might help reduce that rate should be taken very seriously," said Maya Shetreat-Klein during the launch of Baby Safe Project in New York last month.
The study also urges women and adolescent girls not keep cellphones in their chest pockets or bras to avert risk of developing breast cancers and heart diseases.
